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hi am a student at Manchester college, my friends were caught

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hi am a student at Manchester college, my friends were caught stealing some baseball bats from site.. I got suspended because I was seen walking out with them.. I had nothing to with any off this.. This episode has really affected me and my family the police was involved too.. We have a meeting with the college on the 30th April... There is no other evidence, Could could you please advice me. than you.

Alex Watts :Hello my name is Alex and I will help you with this. Please note that I am a working Solicitor and may be on and offline as I have to attend Court and meet with clients, even at weekends. As such you may not get an instant response when you reply, but rest assured I will be giving your question my immediate attention upon return You do not need to wait here as you will get an email when I reply.

Alex Watts :Did you know the items were stolen? Does the college have a process for dealing with such matters please?

JACUSTOMER-znh4w1ya- :

hi was in sticky situation couldn't stop the boys only 2 bats.. I didn't touch or pick anything. .We are in the same class.. everyday I get lift home from parents that day I wasn't because we were going to a funeral at mosque so we left together.. cc TV footage only show me walking out off campus .

Alex Watts :Does the school have a policy dealing with success a process please?

JACUSTOMER-znh4w1ya- :

Am not sure..

Alex Watts :Can you check?

JACUSTOMER-znh4w1ya- :

ok

Alex Watts :

Thanks

JACUSTOMER-znh4w1ya- :

The success rate isn't very high it is a new campus only 3 years old... The same teacher few Months ago accused me off prank calling her she rang my parents and sent me home next day she rang and said to my parents your son is in the clear the other student has admitted to them.. We didn't get any apologise. . my mum was just glad it wasn't me.. We have a meeting tomorrow.

Alex Watts :

Ok - you need to check the policy or ask for it to see what they can and can not do

Alex Watts :

However this is a civil matter, so all they need to be is satisfied on balance, that you were involved.

Alex Watts :

If you were with them, that is an indication you were.

Alex Watts :

You said there were 2 boys with bats - you could have moved away

Alex Watts :

But ask for their policy and brace yourself. They do not need to be satisfied beyond doubt, only on balance.

Alex Watts :

If they do penalise you, appeal straight away

Alex Watts :

If it is a college you could also appeal to the Ombudsman

Alex Watts :

They deal with Local Authority state funded colleges (not universities).

Alex Watts :

They offer a free, independent service but you can only go via them once the college route has been exhausted.

hi Alex had a meeting today with the tutor and her manager.. because I walked out with these other two boys (entrance) the college has expelled me for good.. which isn't fair I only had a month to finish off.. I think they are being to harsh.. I have never got into any sort off trouble.. but my mum did not accept this and did fight back so they are giving me only 1 week to finish my work off at home.. I will try my best to finish it off.

Alex Watts :I am sorry. You should now appeal and to the ombudsman too.

Alex Watts :Can I clarify anything else?

JACUSTOMER-znh4w1ya- :

No thank you that's fine

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